The Kid's Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference (Self-Help for Kids Series) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Pamela Espeland (Editor) "When a class of sixth graders in Utah discovered a neighborhood toxic waste site, they decided to do something about it..." (more)
Key Phrases: crime clue box, fundraise for money, present your petition, Red Cross, United States (more...)

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A gold mine for kids who want to make a difference.” —NEA Today

Books for the Teen Age, New York Public Library

Endorsed by Youth Service America

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This guide has something for everyone who wants to make a difference, from simple projects to large scale commitments. Kids can choose from a variety of topics, including animals, crime fighting, the environment, friendship, hunger, literacy, politics and government, and transformation.

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Product Details Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (January 1, 1995) Language: English ISBN-10: 0915793822 ISBN-13: 978-0915793822 Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #286,609 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book cites 4 books:

• Kids With Courage: True Stories About Young People Making a Difference by Barbara A. Lewis in Front Matter, and Back Matter
• Kids With Courage: True Stories About Young People Making a Difference by Barbara A. Lewis in Front Matter, and Back Matter
• Eastern Europe (Library of Nations) by the editors of Time-Life Books in Back Matter
• Best of the Best for Children by American Library Association in Back Matter

 

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• Raising Children Who Think for Themselves by Elisa Medhus in Back Matter
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 40 of 41 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource Book, June 14, 1999 By A Customer This is an excellent resource for anyone working with youth and young adults, especially those in the non-profit field. The book provides ideas, helpful hints, and most importantly empowers youth to help their community. All of the ideas are well thought out. Many of the activities can be altered, simplifed, or enhanced depending on your goals. There are very helpful hints on how to create press releases, flyers, public service announcements, etc. This is a helpful guide for youth and a great resource for adults. I recommend this book to anyone who works with youth and young adults that are committed to helping others. 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful project ideas!, November 16, 2002 By  johncyn70 (Garden City, KS United States) - See all my reviews This book was very helpful to me as I explained to my daughter about being a good person of service. The project ideas seem to relate well to the interest of kids and many can be done by the kids themselves. Other projects will require adult help. I think this book is very good. As we read through the book, my daughter had many questions, as well as suggestions and modifications for certain projects. It was very thought provoking and inspiring. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous resource!, October 24, 2005 By  Rebecca Henderson (Johnson City, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This is a quick and easy to read book, equally valuable for parents, teachers and kids. It's absolutely filled with fantastic ideas, some of which can be implemented almost immediatly, while some will take a bit longer. Great resource for teaching responsibility and community service!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Teachers I am using this book to give my students ideas on what they can do to make a difference in our community. Published 14 months ago by Dennis Strecker 5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for both parents and kids This is an excellent book for both parents and kids and even teachers. There are lots of ideas for everyone and the nice thing about it is that this book is easy to read and... Read more Published on July 27, 2006 by Heather from Miami 5.0 out of 5 stars Good Ideas This book provides ideas for students, teachers and parents who want to make a difference but are not sure where to start. Published on August 8, 2005 by S. Sohm Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915793822
• ISBN-13: 978-0915793822
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #286,609 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource Book, June 14, 1999

By A Customer

This is an excellent resource for anyone working with youth and young adults, especially those in the non-profit field. The book provides ideas, helpful hints, and most importantly empowers youth to help their community.

All of the ideas are well thought out. Many of the activities can be altered, simplifed, or enhanced depending on your goals.

There are very helpful hints on how to create press releases, flyers, public service announcements, etc. This is a helpful guide for youth and a great resource for adults.

I recommend this book to anyone who works with youth and young adults that are committed to helping others.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful project ideas!, November 16, 2002

By	johncyn70 (Garden City, KS United States) - See all my reviews

This book was very helpful to me as I explained to my daughter about being a good person of service. The project ideas seem to relate well to the interest of kids and many can be done by the kids themselves. Other projects will require adult help.

I think this book is very good. As we read through the book, my daughter had many questions, as well as suggestions and modifications for certain projects. It was very thought provoking and inspiring.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous resource!, October 24, 2005

By	Rebecca Henderson (Johnson City, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a quick and easy to read book, equally valuable for parents, teachers and kids. It's absolutely filled with fantastic ideas, some of which can be implemented almost immediatly, while some will take a bit longer. Great resource for teaching responsibility and community service!